The itchiness of hives or urticaria can severely affect people’s quality of life, particularly if symptoms last or antihistamines don’t work.
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Hives are incredibly common and most people find antihistamines help relieve this itchy skin rash. But for some, hives persist, so they have to try other treatments.
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Common emollients used to treat skin conditions are a hidden fire risk in most homes.
Regulation doesn’t cover procedures performed in a beauty salon in the same way it does those performed on the operating table.
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A botched beauty procedure can be more than just unsightly – it can be dangerous. Here are some things to keep in mind when seeking a skin treatment.
Laser treatment may need to be repeated for permanent hair loss and isn’t for everyone.
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How well laser therapy works depends on your type of hair and skin, the type of laser and the skill of the person operating it.
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Exposure to the sun every other day produces more skin pigment than sunbathing every day – but protection is still vital.
Don’t scratch it!
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Mosquitoes are picky about who they bite but it’s not actually “us” that they’re smelling when they choose their next meal…
Red, itchy and dry spots on your fingers and toes are caused by cold, but should resolve on their own.
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A “how to” on avoiding and resolving chilblains this winter.
The skin under our eyes is thinner than elsewhere on our face, meaning our blood vessels are more visible.
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Many people have an appearance of dark circles on the lower eyelids, and they have many different causes.
Fruits and vegetables are wonderful for our bodes in many ways.
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Research shows eating foods with a lower glycaemic load, and more fruits and vegetables, will improve your complexion.
Some serious skin conditions are more likely to affect those with weaker immune systems.
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Deadly skin conditions are rare, but can be misdiagnosed.
Sunscreen protects from skin cancer, burning and from the sun’s ageing effects.
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Whenever summer rolls around, it’s easy to forget the basics of sunscreen. How long should I wait after applying it to go in the sun, and how long can I stay in the sun with it on?
Here’s what a dermatologist has to say about these popular beauty treatments.
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For minor superficial complaints, microdermabrasion and skin needling aren’t bad options.
Pores are self-cleaning, so you don’t need to rip out or scrub off their contents.
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Many of us would have seen, if not tried, various products claiming to clean the dirt out of our pores. But do we need to?
Many people cover their face with makeup every day, potentially causing irritation.
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Many of us cover our faces with foundation and other beauty products every day. Here’s what we know about whether they are doing us damage.
The study looked at helping redheads to tan and protect them from the sun. But the redheads were mice, not humans.
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A US study into whether a new drug can give us a tan without going into the sun generated headlines around the world. Here’s what the study really says.
Alopecia areata is the most common autoimmune disease you’ve probably never heard of.
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Hair loss from alopecia areata can be embarrassing and distressing for people of all ages. But new treatments are being trialled.
There’s no effective treatment for Keratolytic Winter Erythema that causes skin to peel.
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South African geneticists and international counterparts have traced the origins of a genetic peeling disorder, Oudtshoorn skin, and discovered the mutation that causes it.
Don’t skimp on the SPF.
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Energy from the sun’s rays can cause skin damage and cancers. Sunscreens can absorb or reflect the dangerous UV light. Here’s how it works.
There’s more to ageing than wrinkles and crow’s feet.
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A recent study suggests Australian women are ageing 20 years earlier than their US counterparts. But this claim deserves some close scrutiny.
Once you start, you can’t stop.
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By getting young women hooked before they’ve even formed wrinkles, Botox peddlers have realized they can enlist them in a lifetime of treatment.